Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71-731Q
Specifications
Predator Helios 16 (Predator Helios 16 2023 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-13700HX 16 x 1.5 - 5 GHz, 157 W PL2 / Short Burst, 115 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-HX
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 2575 MHz, RAM: 2000 MHz, 140 W TDP ( including 25 W Dynamic Boost), GDDR6, Geforce 535.95, Advanced Optimus, MUX
Memory
16 GB
, DDR5 4800, two slots (occupied), Dual Channel, SK Hynix, 40-39-39-77
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, BOE NE160QDM-NZ2, IPS LED, 100% DCI P3, glossy: no, 240 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM770 (Raptor Lake-S PCH)
Storage
Micron 3400 1TB MTFDKBA1T0TFH, 1024 GB
, 867 GB free
Soundcard
Intel Raptor Lake-S PCH - cAVS
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm combo audio, Card Reader: microSD card reader
Networking
Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26.9 x 357.8 x 278.7 ( = 1.06 x 14.09 x 10.97 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Camera
Webcam: 1080p + IR
Primary Camera: 1080 MPix
Primary Camera: 1080 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2-watt speakers with DTS X, Keyboard: 6-row full-size chiclet, 1.8mm key travel + mini-LED per key RGB, Keyboard Light: yes, 330-watt charger, McAfee LifeSave, Predator Sense, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.575 kg ( = 90.83 oz / 5.68 pounds), Power Supply: 1.196 kg ( = 42.19 oz / 2.64 pounds)
Price
2099 Euro
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 97%, features: 76%, display: 92% mobility: 61%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 83%
Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71-731Q
Acer Predator Helios 16 laptop review: A quiet gaming laptop with many strengths | Notebookcheck
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 review: bulky gaming laptop packs a wallop
Source: Creative Bloq
The Acer Predator Helios 16 not only has the physical heft of a blunt assault weapon; it packs a punch like one too. Coming in at almost 3kg, and sporting a large screen and even larger body underneath it, being inconspicuous is a lost cause, but if you're buying a Predator, you're probably not aiming to be, anyway. Thanks to 32GB of RAM and the latest NVIDIA 40-series graphics cards, it mulches the latest games into fine dust and works through graphically intensive visual work while casually running a dozen other tasks alongside it. If you do go for it, I recommend the base 4060-equipped option, which gives you all the performance you need, at just under $/£2,000, much less than the range-topping, and swimmingly expensive, RTX 4080 model.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Creative Bloq
The Acer Predator Helios 16 not only has the physical heft of a blunt assault weapon; it packs a punch like one too. Coming in at almost 3kg, and sporting a large screen and even larger body underneath it, being inconspicuous is a lost cause, but if you're buying a Predator, you're probably not aiming to be, anyway. Thanks to 32GB of RAM and the latest NVIDIA 40-series graphics cards, it mulches the latest games into fine dust and works through graphically intensive visual work while casually running a dozen other tasks alongside it. If you do go for it, I recommend the base 4060-equipped option, which gives you all the performance you need, at just under $/£2,000, much less than the range-topping, and swimmingly expensive, RTX 4080 model.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 90%
Acer Predator Helios 16 review: Heavyweight performance
Source: Pocket Lint
After my time with the Acer Predator Helios 16, I find myself with very few complaints. It performs excellently, is comfortable to use, feels sturdy and well-built and has a gorgeous display. As for the downsides, it's mainly the size and weight that would hold me back from recommending this to everyone. It's a chunky and heavy machine that's best constrained to household use, especially when you factor in the bulk of the hefty power brick. That's nothing unusual, in the world of gaming laptops, but while you might be happy to lug about a behemoth with an RTX 4080 inside, it's a bigger ask when it comes to a specification like this. The upside of that is the excellent cooling. The keyboard area stayed cooler and more comfortable to use on this machine than any in recent memory, and that's no doubt due to the extra breathing room afforded by this sizable chassis.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2023
Source: Pocket Lint
After my time with the Acer Predator Helios 16, I find myself with very few complaints. It performs excellently, is comfortable to use, feels sturdy and well-built and has a gorgeous display. As for the downsides, it's mainly the size and weight that would hold me back from recommending this to everyone. It's a chunky and heavy machine that's best constrained to household use, especially when you factor in the bulk of the hefty power brick. That's nothing unusual, in the world of gaming laptops, but while you might be happy to lug about a behemoth with an RTX 4080 inside, it's a bigger ask when it comes to a specification like this. The upside of that is the excellent cooling. The keyboard area stayed cooler and more comfortable to use on this machine than any in recent memory, and that's no doubt due to the extra breathing room afforded by this sizable chassis.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2023
How to open Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/18/2023
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/18/2023
Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) review – liquid metal meets a huge power draw
Source: Laptop Media
Once again, the Acer Predator Helios is ready to inspire many people. It is clearly a medium-high-end gaming notebook, which has a ton of capabilities. The inclusion of a super well-populated port selection is great. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MicroSD card slot, three USB Type-As, and more will be enough for pretty much everybody. Its internals are easy to access (although you need the slightly less common Torx screwdriver). You can upgrade your memory, and your storage, as there are two slots for either of them. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71)’s IPS panel has a WQXGA resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio, comfortable viewing angles, a good contrast ratio, and a high maximum brightness. It covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, as well as an accurate color representation. In addition, the display doesn’t use PWM for brightness adjustment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2023
Source: Laptop Media
Once again, the Acer Predator Helios is ready to inspire many people. It is clearly a medium-high-end gaming notebook, which has a ton of capabilities. The inclusion of a super well-populated port selection is great. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MicroSD card slot, three USB Type-As, and more will be enough for pretty much everybody. Its internals are easy to access (although you need the slightly less common Torx screwdriver). You can upgrade your memory, and your storage, as there are two slots for either of them. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71)’s IPS panel has a WQXGA resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio, comfortable viewing angles, a good contrast ratio, and a high maximum brightness. It covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, as well as an accurate color representation. In addition, the display doesn’t use PWM for brightness adjustment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2023
Comment
NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost).
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-13700HX: Mobile CPU based on the Raptor Lake series that offers 16 cores (8 performance, 8 efficiency cores). Similar to the Desktop Core i7-13700K but with reduced clock speeds.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
